Experience

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  Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd.

  • Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Head of Manufacturing

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    Roles & Responsibility:≈ Review & process improvement of SMT line, MI, Assembly, Testing, etc. processes.≈ Study the product & processes assigned, check for poka-yoke, atomization to improve productivity.≈ Customer visit & understanding of the customer needs & expectations, set process.≈ Inventory management. Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. Maintaining good 5S in plant.≈ Establish KPI systems for all functions & review them on monthly basis.≈ People Management, Recruit & train new employees.≈ Co-ordinate with machine suppliers for PM & maintain good health of the machine.≈ Establish & responsible for all Plant manufacturing functions – Production, Quality, PPC, test management,Manufacturing engineering & equipment maintenance.≈ Drive to minimize downtime, optimize staff and worker ratio, and improve UPPH and OEE.≈ Supervise quality policy, process, procedures, and staff to ensure quality discipline and standards.≈ Control bad WIP & aging, establish quick rework and repair methods & systems.≈ Manage and control operational expenses. Ensure optimum & efficient utilization of plants

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  Nalux Electronics Pvt. Ltd,

  • Goa, India

  • Operation Head

    • Dec 2020 - Jun 2023
    • Goa, India

    Roles & Responsibility:≈ Set up of new plant – Auto Insertion-Axial & Radial, SMT line, MI, Assembly, Potting, etc. processes.≈ People Management, Recruit & train new employees including operators, engineers, and Managers.≈ Customer visit & understanding of the customer needs & expectations, set process.≈ Understanding Korean management (Headquarter) expectations & set processes accordingly.≈ Motivate team for continuous improvement as plant and team are new.≈ Inventory management. Implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. Maintaining good 6S in plant.≈ Establish KPI systems for all functions & review them on monthly basis.≈ Supporting HR & Finance function.≈ Co-ordinate with machine suppliers for PM & maintain good health of the machine.≈ Ensure maintenance & handling of all new equipment as per manufacturer recommendation.≈ Establish & responsible for all Plant manufacturing functions – Production, Quality, PPC, test management,Manufacturing engineering & equipment maintenance to fulfill production & quality requirements.≈ Drive to minimize downtime, optimize staff and worker ratio, and improve UPPH and OEE.≈ Supervise quality policy, process, procedures, and staff to ensure quality discipline and standards.≈ Manage and control operational expenses. Ensure optimum & efficient utilization of plants.Achievement Nalux Ramp-up production & improved sales from 1cr to 8.5Cr in a span of one year. Maintain scrap below 200 PPM. Recruit/Train & build the new team of operator/Engineers/Managers. Maintaining process rejection below 500 PPM, after a new start-up. Achieved @350 UPH washing machine PCBs production. Implementation of all practices from plant beginning like- Kaizens, Plant maintenance, 6S etc. Plant layout to maximize space utilization.

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  Prama Hikvision pvt. ltd

  • Vasai, Mumbai

  • Plant Head

    • Aug 2019 - Nov 2020
    • Vasai, Mumbai

    Roles & Responsibility:≈ Set up of new SMT plant and Ramp up for production, 4 high speed 2 lane SMT lines (200K CPH). ≈ SMT line equipment set up- MPM printer, Kohyoung SPI, ASM SMT, Sonic Reflow, Jute AOI, Aurotek Router, Dage X-Ray, IC programmer, customized tester, Henglixiang conveyors & loader and JT wave solder.≈ Fully involved in set-up of all SMT equipment & new equipment training.≈ Set up THT (Through hole technology) line – JT wave solder, soldering, testing & assembly.≈ Visited Hikvision China factory headquarter & R&D facility to study manufacturing system & methodology and to implement same in India factory.≈ To plan & recruit operators, technician & staff of all function based on production forecast. ≈ People Management: Developing, managing, coaching and monitoring the performance of multi-skilled work force managing industrial relation and delegating work schedules for smooth functioning of operations ≈ Establish KPI systems for all functions.≈ Establish & responsible for all Plant manufacturing functions – Production, Quality, PPC, test management, Manufacturing engineering & equipment maintenance to fulfill production & quality requirements.≈ Co-ordinate with all machine manufacturer & service provider (China & India) of all equipment for installation, commissioning, training, preventive maintenance & service support.≈ Ensure maintenance & handling of all new equipment as per manufacturer recommendation & following same by all newly recruited employees. ≈ Drive to minimize downtime and change over time, optimize staff and worker ratio, improve UPPH and OEE.≈ NPI plan & Execution – Ensure quick launch of new product and turnaround for production and ramp up for mass production, Coordinate with back-end team to validate the product performance and yield.Achievement Hikvision India Successfully set up 4 high-speed two-lane SMT lines in targeted 4 Days to meet the target date of the new factory inauguration ceremony.

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  BAG electronics (I) Pvt Ltd,Pune

  • Pune Area, India

  • Deputy General Manager - Manufacturing

    • Jun 2006 - Aug 2019
    • Pune Area, India

    Ensures the manufacturing of products efficiently, safely and meet the customer’s quality standards.Coordinates with leaders from other departments to achieve organization goal, and interacts with higher management. Conduct monthly ManagementMaintain factory 5S, Lean Manufacturing practices, Disciplines & ensure the good housekeeping in the plant.Oversee man, machines, materials, methods to ensure delivery in-time fulfillment.Supervise quality policy, process, procedures, staff to ensure quality discipline and standard.Manage and control operational expense. Ensure optimum & efficient utilization of plantManage and control inventory through efficient planning. Marinating FIFO system in warehouse stock. Continuous Improvement on Efficiency, Process and Quality.Support new product introduction to achieve timely customer demand. Monitor budgets and review financial statements to ensure operations are conducted according to budget.Develop and prepare manufacturing strategic plans to ensure operations are planned future according to Corporate Policy and Plan.New plant setup: Equipment – M/C selection, installation and commissioning. Quality Assurance documentation, new vendor development, audit and selection.System Certification: All new certification of ISO9001, ISO14001, VDE, UL & CCC.Sub-contracting: Establishing sub-contracting & maintaining Quality standard at sub-contacting places.Recruitment & Training: Recruitment of operators & staff & training to all for system & process.People Management: Developing, managing, coaching and monitoring the performance of multi-skilled work force managing industrial relation and delegating work schedules for smooth functioning of operations Unique contribution towards organization’s specific needs & social activities Create and maintain a culture of openness, merit, ownership and continuous improvement with employeesTo establish the KPI system the organization

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  FLASH ELECTRONICS (I) PVT. LTD., Pune

  • Pune Area, India

  • LEADER – QUALITY ASSURANCE

    • Dec 2005 - Jun 2006
    • Pune Area, India

     Played key role in new plant set up. Actively involved with SMD machines programming (Juki FX-1R), Glue dispensing, Reflow processes. Played a key role in identification & selection of new equipment, tools, machinery, jigs & fixture. Independently evolved PPAP documentation for all product range handled: Auto-component like- Magneto, starter motors, CDI, Ignition coil, flashers, Rectifier & Regulators etc. Successfully established PFMEA/DFMEA, control plan, WI, process flow, m/c check sheet, SIR, PDI . Instrumental in leading Cross Functional Team with TS16949, APQP, TPM & diff QC tools: Gauge R&R, SPC, POKA-YOKE, MSA plan, Why-Why Analysis etc.

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  Sharp India Ltd

  • Pune Area, India

  • Asst. Manager -QA

    • Nov 1993 - Dec 2005
    • Pune Area, India

    ≈ Quality Assurance Activity: Incoming parts, Process, Final product, Equipment Calibration≈ New Product: QA Evaluation, Electrical measurement, field test based on customer requirement.≈ Quality Assurance documentation, new vendor development, audit and selection.≈ Handling sub-contracting activity in around Delhi, Punjab, HP, UP & Maharashtra in India.≈ Production Management activity: Prod. Plan, m/p plan, training, line balancing, MIS, inventory management, lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen etc.≈ Deputy Management Representative for QMS ISO 9001:2000 & EMS ISO 14001:1996 ≈ MIS like environment reports, PQI reports to Sharp Corporation, Japan.